The first thing to remember is that your estate planning attorney is a person with whom you will part a great agreement of individual information.

The bottommost line is whoever you pick, you should feel relaxed speaking to him/her about your requirements and worries and if you don't he/she is not the right attorney for you.

The second thing to consider is that not all attorneys are set equal with respect to their capability in estate planning. A good first step in finding an attorney who will be a good suitable for you is to ask people who you already know and faith.

If you get a reference, don't stop there. Look your would-be attorney applicants up on Martindale Hubbell to find out where they went to school, how long they have trained and what areas of law they specialize in.

Of course, these answers don't tell you all you need to know about your possible confidant, but having some info is better than flying blind into the world of attorneys.

If the attorney who was suggested does not specify in estate planning, then it may be that you don't want that attorney to create an economic plan for you and your family.